Posting Date: September 7, 2017
Position Title: Assistant Director of Equity and Diversity
Vacancy#: V-1368
Department: Office of Equity and Diversity
Division: Student Development and Campus Life

Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Director of Equity and Diversity, the Assistant Director will assist the Director with managing the Office of Equity and Diversity which includes diversity and inclusion activities; the University Women’s Center; the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) Center, the Center for Faith and Spirituality and the Bias Education Response Taskforce. The Assistant Director also serves as the Coordinator of the LGBTQ Center. The Assistant Director of Equity and Diversity will work closely with students, staff, administration, faculty, and others to positively influence the development of a vibrant, inclusive, and affirming campus community that encourages active, responsible citizenship in an increasingly diverse and multicultural environment.

In addition, the Assistant Director organizes, plans, and manages the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Center and its programs, staff, resources, and services. The Assistant Director creates, develops, and assesses educational, social, cultural and recreational programming, outreach, advocacy, and training efforts to improve campus climate and awareness of LGBTQ issues, and provides leadership opportunities for LGBTQ students. The Assistant Director serves as the University specialist for LGBTQ issues, collaborates with administrators, university departments, faculty members, community organizations, and students to promote safety and social justice initiatives.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the Director of Equity and Diversity with daily management of the Office of Equity and Diversity including development of mission, strategic plan, budgeting, and supervision of staff (when necessary)

Lead the Office of Equity and Diversity in the absence of the Director. Supervises staff and directs the work operations, develops performance standards, makes performance evaluations, provides guidance and counsel to staff and approves personnel actions within the program or unit including promotions, hiring and disciplinary actions in accordance with college policies and state regulations in the Director’s absence.

Assist in planning and directing activities for the Office of Equity and Diversity

Serve as member of the Crisis, Assessment, Response and Education (CARE) Team to address students of concern and students in crisis

Assist in the development and facilitation of programs and training opportunities for the campus community focusing on intersectionality, power and privilege, multi-cultural competency, social justice, and effective ways to support marginalized/underserved students and colleagues

Assess campus climate and research national and global issues in order to create programs and information to educate the campus

Administer and interpret applicable federal and/or state laws and regulations that impact on the work units and/or programs, and translates them into policies and operating procedures.

Compose and prepare communication materials to constituents, and approve and develop public relations materials for the Office of Equity and Diversity and its various centers and programs; including the various websites, brochures, and other marketing materials. Oversees all social media accounts associated with the Office of Equity and Diversity.

Responsible for the oversight, development and management of the LGBTQ Center.

Responsible for the daily operation of LGBTQ resource center that includes a resource library, student lounge, and multiple office spaces.

Develop, interpret, implement, and assess short- and long-term goals and objectives of LGBTQ services, create strategic plans and directions for the LGBTQ Center, and establish necessary policies and procedures in accordance with college and division goals and objectives.

Provide mentoring and advising to LGBTQ-identified students in areas of health, career services, academic success, and other areas specific to student development, and provide support, advocacy, and resources to/for LGBTQ and questioning students.

Serve as the fiscal agent for LGBTQ Center budget, which includes oversight and financial accountability of programming and staffing budget

Coordinate campus-wide LGBTQ support services and resources for the Montclair State community, which includes creating, implementing, and assessing social, cultural, recreational and educational trainings and programs, advocating for individuals facing obstacles, and proactively and actively responding to LGBTQ hate and bias incidents

Serve as liaison to faculty regarding academic programming, research opportunities and support, curriculum research and development, conferences and colloquia

Advise and assist campus administrators and departments on the development and implementation of policies and procedures regarding LGBTQ issues, resources, and services

Chair the LGBTQ Task Force, providing LGBTQ recommendations to the President’s Commission on Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity and Diversity and serve on ad hoc and standing committees as required

Oversee strategic vision for the Stonewall Suites LGBTQ Residential Community and develops proposals, plans, and programming for the community in collaboration with Residence Life

Assist with the promotion/recruitment, housing selection/assignments, retention, and RA selection/placement

Meet weekly with RA of Stonewall Suites and monthly with Community Director

Design and facilitate Fall and Spring retreats and assists in assessment initiatives for the Stonewall Community

Assist with meditations and disciplinary actions as needed

Attend LGBTQ College Fairs with the Office of Admission and participate in recruitment efforts for prospective students

Work closely with Alumni Relations and serve as a staff liaison for the LGBTQ Alumni Affinity organization

Network with local, state, and national LGBTQ Centers and organizations

Develop fundraising activities which can include benefits, planned giving, research and writing of appropriate grant proposals to public and private agencies